Denise Hanna

Denise Hanna is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker who has been in the yacht sales industry since 1995. Her journey into the world of yachting began on Lake Wallenpaupack in the Poconos, where she first set sail on her grandfather’s sailboat at the age of three. This connection deepened through a formative sailing experience in the Bahamas during her college years. She moved to Annapolis in 1992 after graduating from the University of Maryland and worked for a few years in the medical software field before joining the yacht industry, which is her passion.  

Denise’s professional ethos centers on a profound commitment to her clients, extending far beyond the transactional aspects of yacht sales. Her ability to forge genuine connections has turned clients into lifelong friends and has made her a favored yacht consultant among boating enthusiasts. That passion connects her to the professional community as well, as she is currently a Board Member for the Yacht Broker Association of America. In addition to being a catamaran specialist and having won a number of awards throughout her career, Denise has also represented many brands over the years, including Taswell, Valiant, Tartan, Sabre, Beneteau, Lagoon, Jeanneau, Dufour, Fountaine Pajot and was the National Sales Manager for Beneteau Sailboats from 2012 to 2014.

Beyond her resume, Denise is an active member of the Annapolis community. Denise has raised three daughters here and has been actively supporting local sailing and rowing programs. She has mastered the ability to introduce families to sailing or to help couples choose the perfect cruising boat to spend their retirement on. Her expertise, hard work, and dedication go beyond the sale of the boat, and her level of service to her clients builds long-lasting relationships.